revolutionary war

By superburrito
  • First Continental Congress

    First Continental Congress

    The first continental congress was formed. Tried to decide wether or not to stick with King George.
  • Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

    Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

    Paul Revere rode into concord and lexington to warn about british troops advancing into America. he got caught and arrested, luckily not killed.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    Actually took place on Breed's Hill. British took rounds advancing up hill, than retreating. Eventually ran patriots out of ammo. British victory.
  • Battle of Canada

    Battle of Canada

    Patriots tried to make Canada a 14th colony. British troops won
  • Common sense

    Common sense

    Thomas Payne Wrote a pamplet on common sense
  • Battle of Long Island

    Battle of Long Island

    Gen. washinton took on Gen. howe in New York. Washington lost
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    America created and signed a declaration for independence from Great Britain
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton

    Washington seeking Hessians, whom were drunk from christmas celebration. Washington ambushed, and won.
  • Battle of Princeton

    Battle of Princeton

    Washington VS. Cornwallis. Washinton won.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga

    Considered "turning point of the war" Americans outnumbered British . Patriot victory. Earned help from France and Spain.
  • Valley Forge

    Valley Forge

    Washington's troops marched through Valley Forge. over 2000 soldiers died.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    The war was over. Great Britain signed the Treaty of Paris recognizing America as Independent.